Darren Sharp Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Sarah Johnson’s old Herald Estate has been off the road for decades and tucked in a corner of the garage at home . It’s seriously rotten . Son Luke has decided it will be back on the road in time for the RBRR 2023 . Luke and Andy are busy ripping into the floor pans and boot floor with replacement panels and Wendy and I spent Saturday removing all the remaining running gear from the chassis . I managed to drop a lump of front suspension on the toes of my left foot which was rather painful but eventually we had all the front and rear stripped down . Chassis is extremely good and will be going for powder coating . Amongst Andy’s spares hoard is a complete front suspension that’s already powder coated and ready to go . Will be a great car again but in time for the RBRR? Remains to be seen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Darren Sharp said: Sarah Johnson’s old Herald Estate has been off the road for decades and tucked in a corner of the garage at home . It’s seriously rotten . Son Luke has decided it will be back on the road in time for the RBRR 2023 . Luke and Andy are busy ripping into the floor pans and boot floor with replacement panels and Wendy and I spent Saturday removing all the remaining running gear from the chassis . I managed to drop a lump of front suspension on the toes of my left foot which was rather painful but eventually we had all the front and rear stripped down . Chassis is extremely good and will be going for powder coating . Amongst Andy’s spares hoard is a complete front suspension that’s already powder coated and ready to go . Will be a great car again but in time for the RBRR? Remains to be seen . Ouch gammy toes 😝😘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 11 hours ago, Darren Sharp said: I managed to drop a lump of front suspension on the toes of my left foot which was rather painful Let me guess - you weren't wearing safety boots. OUCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogie Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 That toe nail may be a gonner in a few days Roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Is that perhaps the voice of experience Roger? 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Rosbif said: Let me guess - you weren't wearing safety boots. OUCH! 👍🤷🏻♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Wade Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Hogie said: That toe nail may be a gonner in a few days Roger It also won't grow back the same 😐 - voice of experience speaking. You've certainly got your work cut out getting that Herald ready for the RBRR. It gives me hope for getting my Spitfire ready... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogie Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Tim Hunt said: Is that perhaps the voice of experience Roger? 😬 yes - but thankfully only my wifes foot. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Hogie said: yes - but thankfully only my wifes foot. Roger Brave man for saying that lol 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogie Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 I have a fresh supply of brave pills Roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Title says Herald estate…. And yet, the tub being manhandled in the background looks like a saloon one to me?🤔 Good luck with the toenail…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standardthread Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 20 hours ago, Darren Sharp said: . Amongst Andy’s spares hoard is a complete front suspension that’s already powder coated and ready to go . Have you got someone lined up to re-establish and set the amber and castor angles up? Years ago I built a Spartan based on a 1600 Vitesse, in doing so I removed the suspension towers and then re-fitted them. When the car was finished tyre wear was rapid, I put it down to tracking, so had it done. Very shortly afterwards I had to do a long motorway trip for work. On my return there was heavy rain and the car was VERY lively, to the point where I nearly spun off the road and nearly wrote the car off. When I got home the brand new tyres were at scrap leaves of wear. I made a temporary optical set-up to check the camber and caster, they were way out, I had wrongly shimmed the suspension towers. I re-shimmed the towers to correct spec. The car drove like a dream from that point on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Nick Jones said: Title says Herald estate…. And yet, the tub being manhandled in the background looks like a saloon one to me?🤔 Good luck with the toenail…. It is a saloon tub it’s being cut up to repair the estate Andy and Luke are extremely capable of fully restoring this estate to a high standard, can’t wait to see the finished result. they own several Triumphs and have their own workshop lovely people 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 10/10/2022 at 11:48, Wendy Dawes said: 👍🤷🏻♀️ I strongly recommend Steel Toe-Cap Trainers, Screwfix or Toolstation can supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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